John Orloff, the co-creator of Apple TV+ miniseries Masters of the Air, has recently signed with UTA for representation across all areas. This decision follows Orloff's previous signing with Verve for representation earlier this year, coinciding with the launch of his war drama in January. However, in February, Verve faced internal turmoil among its partners, leading to the removal of founding partner Bill Weinstein and causing disruptions for several clients.
Brian K. Vaughan, a renowned comics author and screenwriter, also made a move to UTA in March, following a trend of industry shifts. Orloff's notable works include the adaptation of Mariane Pearl's memoir, A Mighty Heart, into a 2007 drama featuring Angelina Jolie and produced by Brad Pitt. His screenplay for this project earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for best first screenplay.
Additionally, Orloff co-wrote the screenplay for Zack Snyder's animated film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole in 2010, based on the children's book series Guardians of Ga'Hoole by Kathryn Lasky. In his role for Masters of the Air, Orloff not only served as co-creator but also as a writer and co-executive producer. The miniseries, executive produced by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, acts as a sequel to Band of Brothers, the acclaimed 2001 HBO miniseries for which Orloff penned two episodes, earning him a Christopher Award and an Emmy nomination for outstanding writing.
Masters of the Air follows the United States Air Force unit 100th Bomb Group during their missions over Europe in World War Two. The series features a talented cast including Austin Butler, Callum Turner, and Barry Keoghan, among others. Its debut was celebrated as Apple's most-watched series to date. Orloff is also represented by attorney Ken Richman at Hansen, Jacobson, ensuring comprehensive support for his diverse projects.
